Hixson Happenings
133rd Issue, December 16, 2022
Important Dates
December 22 - January 3 - Winter Break
January 4 - School Resumes
January 9 - Late Start Day
January 9 - 11 - 6th & 7th grade Admin/Counselor registration talks
January 10 - Incoming 6th grade parent night, 6pm
January 13 - Hixson 8th grade band & Advanced Orchestra tour
January 16 - MLK Day, No School
January 17 & 18 - 6th & 7th grade course requests entered
January 23 - Late Start Day
January 26 & 27 - NWEA Test
February 24 - 8th grade glow party!
There will be no Hixson Happenings next week due to winter break. The Hixson Happenings will return on January 6, 2023!
December Spirit Days!
Congratulations to our eSports Team!
Hixson's eSports Team played at a Super Smash Brothers Tournament on December 10th at Maplewood Richmond Heights high school. They played against Maplewood Richmond Heights and Cape Girardeau's middle school teams. Two of our crews (10 players total) made it to the semi-finals! A 7th grade student at Hixson went undefeated against five of Cape Girardeau's players helping his crew get to the semi-finals of the tournament. An 8th grader at Hixson went undefeated against 3 players too!
The league season officially starts January 30th!
Parent/Guardians Focus Group on Middle School Scheduling
If you think you might be interested in participating in a middle school scheduling caregiver focus group, please complete the form below. At this time, we are just trying to see how much interest is out there, and then we will finalize plans for focus groups in January. We will also send a survey in January for caregivers to share their feedback whether you participate in a focus group or not.
Signage at Bristol Elementary
6th grade camp payments
8th Grade Glow Party - February 24, 2023!
2nd Semester 8th grade Festivities!
Six Flags Trip
When: Friday, May 12th, 2023
Departure from school: 9:00am
Arrival back to school: 5:00pm
Students will need money for food/drink
Cost per student: $37; if students have a Six Flags season pass, they will only need to pay $7 to cover transportation.
Make check payable to WGSD: drop off at Hixson main office
Cash payments can be dropped off in a sealed envelope marked “Six Flags” with student name on the envelope at the Hixson main office
Follow the link below to make credit card payments
Webster Groves SD (you will need to create an account to utilize this option: All questions pertaining to this option can be answered by Sarah Magruder, Administrative Assistant. You can reach her at magruder.sarah@wgmail.org
All students will ride the bus to and from Six Flags, returning to Hixson Middle School at 5:00pm. Park Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm on this day. VICC transportation home is available for those enrolled in the program. Scholarships are available (on a limited basis). Please contact Mr. Atterberry (atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org) or Ms. Reif (reif.lynne@wgmail.org) for more information.
8th Grade Social
When: Friday, February 24, 2023
Where: Hixson Middle School
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
-The 8th grade social will be an after school event. To celebrate the achievements of the class of 2023, there will be a social gathering full of music, dancing and fun! This event is free and open to all 8th graders. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Hixson PTO.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
When: Monday, May 22, 2023
Where: Webster Groves High School, Roberts Gym
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
-The 8th grade celebration is a time to honor the Hixson 8th grade class of 2023.
-If any parent is interested in volunteering to create a video presentation honoring the class of 2023 please contact Mr. Atterberry at atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org
More communication for all events will continue to come out as we get closer to these events. As always please feel free to reach out to Mr. Atterberry at atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org or by calling 314-918-4661 with any questions.
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Contact Us
Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool